Young Quills shortlist coming soon
Announced next month, the shortlist celebrates outstanding historical writing for young readers, recognising books that bring the past to life.
www.history.org.uk/primary/cate...
Check out the @histassoc.bsky.social stall at @histfest.bsky.social Join up for talks, courses, podcasts, events and a great historical community!
#histfest2026 #histfest #history #historicalassociation
Secondary CPD & Inclusive Histories
How can GCSE history reflect a wider range of experiences while maintaining disciplinary rigour?
This HA webinar series explores practical approaches for teachers and subject leaders.
Find sessions:
www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
#HistoryEducation #History
It would be impossible to not find something facinating at HA conference - still time to book. Open to anyone with a love of, or career in history.
(Psst there is also a digital package) www.haconference.com/full-programme
Britain and the Romans is still available on the HA short courses.
Explore the arrival of Rome in Britain, the society that developed here, and the longer legacy of Roman rule through sessions led by expert historians and archaeologists.
www.history.org.uk/historian/ne...
#RomanBritain #History
#Skystorians New article drop! Irene Garcia Losquino's 'On the Size and Configuration of Viking Fleets in the Diaspora', doi.org/10.1111/1468...
Who said history wasn’t relevant to today? ‘How to historicise the contemporary US’ with @aipsmith.bsky.social & ‘Executive in action - US Presidents and the Civil Rights movement’ with @brian222ward.bsky.social
Both at HA conf in 5 weeks- booking is open to all. www.history.org.uk/aboutus/cate...
#OtD 7 Apr 1712 over 20 enslaved Africans in NYC rebelled and set fire to the home of an enslaver, then attacked colonists, killing 9 and injuring 6. British colonial authorities sent militia, executed rebels and implemented harsher laws. Learn more: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1067...
The first term of ITT is often when subject thinking begins to take shape.
Having access to subject guidance, scholarship and a community of history educators can make that process easier.
Learn more about HA membership: www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
Inspiring History Teaching Awards
We’re pleased to see so many winners engaged in HA membership and CPD, reflecting the strength of the history community.
Find out more about the regional winners:
www.history.org.uk/secondary/ne...
#HACommunity
Effective history teaching depends on both substantive knowledge and disciplinary thinking. Bringing the two together helps pupils understand the past and how historians interpret it. Explore HA curriculum guidance:
www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
www.history.org.uk/primary/cate...
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If you have always wanted to visit Lindisfarne but the logistics have defeated you them come with the HA -we are putting on a special trip for conference this year. @englishheritage.bsky.social www.history.org.uk/aboutus/cate...
If you have alwaya you wanted to visit Lindisfarne but the logistics have defeated you them come with the HA -we are putting on a special trip for conference this year. @englishheritage.bsky.social www.history.org.uk/aboutus/categories/151/news/4495/historical-association-conference-2026-in-newcastl
If you have an interest in history, want to listen to academics doing cutting edge scholarship who only undergraduates usually get to listen to then join us at HA conference www.haconference.com/full-program...
Incredibly excited about this! I’m also leading a workshop on local history and how I’ve been trying to make it matter in this wonderful part of the world.
If you're a history teacher, and you've never been to a history teacher conference, or if you're a primary teacher and you lead or love history, then you cannot miss @histassoc.bsky.social conference, 15 & 16 May, in Newcastle. Two days packed with workshops – inspiration & history-geekery galore.
What a brilliant and inspiring day at the Great Debate final. Such a fabulous group of young people making talking about history. Thank you ti all those who took part!
Laura now highlights work of HTEN including conferences in person and online; working with @histassoc.bsky.social @histedresearch.bsky.social @1972shp.bsky.social and others; lobbying for policy changes e.g. bursaries for beginning teachers.
History is bigger than dates. It is about perspective.
If you missed yesterday’s Subject Knowledge webinar, The Crusades through Middle Eastern Eyes, you can catch up on demand.
www.history.org.uk/events/calen...
www.history.org.uk/aboutus/cate... What other conference gives you two days to listen to contemporary leading history scholarship? Join us in May to get your leading history fix @ward22.bsky.social @hisjournalha.bsky.social
@newcastleuni.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social
The HA’s Modern Britain films can support KS4 units on identity, migration and protest by offering clear historical context, expert insight and accessible narratives.
Watch the series: www.history.org.uk/historian/ca...
Don't miss out on Early Bird tickets for HA Annual Conference. Highlights include a keynote on 'Workers and the making of the modern world'; Teaching Migration Histories; and teaching students to think historically in an age of generative AI. @migrationmuseum.org www.history.org.uk/aboutus/news...
And thanks to the many archives, museums, resources, and organisations we’ve been able to champion in the full report. These include: @histassoc.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @lselibrary.bsky.social @teachmedwomen.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social @reteachuk.bsky.social
For anyone who can't listen to BBC Sounds (or even if you can), have a look at our George Widdows exhibition on our Google Arts & Culture page to find out more: artsandculture.google.com/story/DQXBBo...
#20thCentury #schools #architecture
Our Archives and Local Studies Manager Sarah met up with Glenn Jones from Radio Derby to talk about George Widdows, the architect who revolutionised school design in the early 20th century by putting the wellbeing of children first. Listen on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0n4vfhl
Calling all History PhD students and postdocs: join us for ‘How to Publish Your Research: a workshop for Early Career Researchers’ with Profs Stephen Legg, Elisabeth Leake, Matthew Hilton & Erez Manela 18 March, Birkbeck, Bloomsbury Info
www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... @jessicareinisch.bsky.social
Just trying to narrow down my top 5 picks for the @hrp-palaces.bsky.social and @histassoc.bsky.social inspiring teacher awards for the North East and Yorkshire! Good grief the standard is astonishing.
Happy International Wildlife Day! These little critters live in the garden of the office of @histassoc.bsky.social
Beautiful urban wildlife in London ❤️🌳🏙️
What if some maths was formally part of the History curriculum? History gives maths more context and its stories can captivate students. @teakayb.mathstodon.xyz.ap.brid.gy and I are at the @histassoc.bsky.social conference in May, aiming to talk to hundreds of history teachers. www.haconference.com